Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with George J. Igel and Company, Inc. for the construction of Confluence Village Park. The contract amount is $940,155.73, with a contingency of $188,030.00, for a total of $1,128,185.73. An additional $94,015.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $1,222,200.73 being authorized by this ordinance.
For several years, the planned redevelopment around the west end of Nationwide Blvd. has envisioned a park space along the east bank of the Olentangy River. This three-acre park construction contract will provide a complete reconstruction of the Olentangy River Boat Ramp and build walks, benches, lighting, and improvements along the east bank of the river. Additional contingency funds have been added to the project total due to the potential of contaminated on site soils that may be required to be specially handled and hauled off site. This project will benefit hundreds of residents and employees of the new Confluence Village development, as well as thousands of visitors to the new Crew Stadium, both of which will be adjacent to this park. This contract will enable building the park concurrently with construction of Recreation and Parks Department’s Olentangy Trail Arena District Connector Bridge. This project coincides with the completion of the new Crew stadium and bridge in the summer of 2021, as well as the private multi-use developments surrounding Confluence Village. The construction project is anticipated to start in late February 2021, with work substantially complete by September 2021.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services and Bid Express, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on November 23, 2020 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on December 14, 2020. This project was also picked up by various local a...
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